Never stop pursuing your dreams. My friends used to tell me I am crazy. My parents were worried and told me to just treat network marketing as part-time. I have lost relationships in the past for working way too much into something that seemed impossible. Countless fights... arguments ... stress...I was that loser guy that was always behind the computer and broke
I had no results. Worst question was, "How much have you made?" I didn't even want to see my friends much. I was too embarrassed to go out because I had to make excuses like "nahh I'm full.. already ate" if we do end up stopping at a restaurant. Even if I did see them, they would always bring up questions like "You still doing that thing?"
I was persistent to keep going because I do see people have huge success online. It seems so easy for them. I see the money pics, bonus checks, exotic cars, and vacations. I saw posts that say "Made $2000 while fishing on the yacht". I was one of those people who kept searching for secrets. I got suckered into many autopilot copy/paste your way to the bank nonsense. I got suckered into buying many tools because people say it will help build your primary business. Most of these people that are selling tools to you have no success in any network marketing companies but will tell you it will help you a lot. I also tried many Mickey Mouse deals like turn $5 into $100000 in 30 days massive spillover programs
I looked like an amateur clown. Some people blocked me because I was just an annoying spammer. I was laughed at.. I was told that I would never succeed... yup I was that guy
The Fred that people know now is not the same 5 years ago. It's not enough to pull in sales while sleeping or vacationing. Nowadays, people just inbox me and ask me for my link to sign up .. most have no questions asked.. no phone call needed... don't have to show anything ... just a link
I went through a lot of trial and error as I had no mentor other than people pitching and promising me the whole world in the next best shiny thing
Here's stuff that you need to hear from me if you want success on social media as a network marketer with no paid traffic or any tools:
1.) You're in this space just like the thousands of others trying to make money on social media. You're not only competing with other marketers in other companies, but also crosslines and sometimes uplines in the same company that you are marketing. People didn't come on here to see your business opportunity on their news feed because they are trying to focus on building the one that they are working on.
2.) Your wall posts should be like a very nice house. Your friends will like to come over to watch TV when you have nice furniture, big screen TV, and beautiful decorations. Good contents about YOU, your goals, dreams, stuff that people actually care about are like a very nice house that everyone wants to come in to hang out. It doesn't matter what their hobbies are or what they do for a living, EVERYONE wants to be inspired and motivated. People tend to gravitate towards people who are positive and filled with energy
3.) It takes practice to become a good writer. I failed English tests to go to any good high school. Do stuff that are challenging to you! All the top people in this industry got to where they are at now by doing things that they feel challenging and uncomfortable
4.) It is hard for people to remember your name because there are so many marketers here. Most marketers have thousands of friends on their list. You must do point 2.) above consistently. It might not be few times a day or everyday, but consistent effort regularly... maybe even 2-3 times a week. You have to constantly expose your name. Your name is your primary business. People don't care about your opportunity until they trust and like you
5.) Most marketers get pitched multiple times a day. You can make a difference by not doing the same. You can find things to talk about based on what you see in their profile... break the ice instead of asking mundane questions like "how's business?" .. the other 50 people asked that today
6.) You can lower a stranger's guard online by using "lol" and smiley face. Now, that doesn't mean to use it every sentence as now you make yourself seem very fake, but throw those in there every now and then to make you seem easy going. You want them to say to themselves like "this person seems pretty cool"
7.) Be a good reader and have interest in what others have to say. If they are talking about their dog, then keep asking them questions about the dog
Now that you seem like this cool person, and you are keeping your "house" nice and neat, these people will READ your post on their news feed instead of scrolling past it. They remember your name and they remember having a great chat. Since you seem so easy going, they are more likely to Like and Comment on your post. If they don't feel comfortable as they don't know you or chatted before, then they won't engage on your post even if they did read it
My posts are very genuine and transparent. Even during my struggles, from time to time, I would have people who do way better than me give me a chance by signing up with me to work together. If the business makes sense to them and they like you, some will work with you
A good way to build up your presence is to be present on other marketer's profile. Leaving comments on their page so it can draw traffic to your profile as some people tend to look at who's commenting. Keep your privacy setting on Public - this increases your chances of more friend requests and leads. Again, if you post interesting things about you and your thoughts, values, etc. people would want to connect with you
So how does all this make you money? You don't just keep posting about your life and values here.... you pique interest of your opportunity in between. Most people just pitch and talk about company, comp plan, and products and plaster it on their wall. Pique is posting something like "Wow.. just got off the webinar and so excited to be part of this opportunity!" ... it strikes curiosity and some people will want to know details. Those that want to inquire are now open for you to tell them the company, comp plan, and products. Pique..... less is more. Pique is all about teasing. Some people that you chat with will also take a look at what have you been up to so they read up on some of your recent wall posts. So if they read up the post about how you are so excited about your opportunity, they might ask you to tell them about it
Regardless of what opportunity you're building, main focuses on social media marketing is building your following and your name. You can take your name to any opportunity
There's always someone new looking at your profile if you do the stuff mentioned above. Just because it seems like all your friends already know what you are doing so you can't pique, there's always new inquiries
This is how I get endless free targeted leads. I don't do paid traffic or offline meetings
